Overview for Challenge Way, BLACKBURN, BB1 5FE

Introduction

Blackburn is an industrial town and the administrative centre of the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire, England. The town is north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 mi (13 km) east of Preston and 21 mi (34 km) north-northwest of Manchester. Blackburn is the core centre of the wider unitary authority area along with the town of Darwen. It is the second largest town (after Blackpool) in Lancashire.

At the 2011 census, Blackburn had a population of 117,963, whilst the wider borough of Blackburn with Darwen had a population of 150,030. Blackburn had a population of 117,963 in 2011, with 30.8% being people of ethnic backgrounds other than white British.

A former mill town, textiles have been produced in Blackburn since the middle of the 13th century, when wool was woven in people's houses in the domestic system. Flemish weavers who settled in the area in the 14th century helped to develop the woollen cottage industry. The most rapid period of growth and development in Blackburn's history coincided with the industrialisation and expansion of textile manufacturing.

Blackburn's textile sector fell into decline from the mid-20th century and subsequently faced similar challenges to other post-industrial northern towns, including deindustrialisation, economic deprivation and housing problems. Blackburn has had significant investment and redevelopment since 1958 through government funding and the European Regional Development Fund.

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Summary for Challenge Way, BLACKBURN, BB1 5FE

North West
This postcode is in the
Little Harwood & Whitebirk
within
Blackburn with Darwen
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BB1 5FE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
19
In Progress
31
Completed
25
Cancelled
3

Road Safety near BB1 5FE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Challenge Way, BB1 5FE that have been reported to Lancashire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BB1 5FE

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Blackburn and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Police

This area is policed by Lancashire Constabulary.

Lancashire Constabulary split their policing area into 236 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Little Harwood neighbourhood.

Lancashire Constabulary

Little Harwood Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
20
Dec 2023
13
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
9
Dec 2023
11
Burglary
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
2

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Blackburn parliamentary constituency.

Blackburn is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Kate Hollern (Labour) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Challenge Way, BB1 5FE

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BB1 5FE

Latitude
53.758888
Longitude
-2.460878

Residents at BB1 5FE

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at BB1 5FE

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:40

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BB1 5FE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear15.47%
Cloudy46.84%
Rain7.92%
Windy29.14%
Other0.63%

Population

Blackburn with Darwen
147,000

Deprivation Index

19.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at BB1 5FE

Active
None

Postcode Details for BB1 5FE

Introduced
1 May 2021

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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